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In a rare reference to Ataturk, a divisive figure in Greece, the Greek premier reaffirmed his commitment to dialogue.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday appointed Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor Akin Gurlek, who has been overseeing the ongoing...
The deal comes amid advanced talks on Riyadh joining Ankara’s KAAN fighter jet program.
The top Turkish diplomat said an Iranian nuclear breakout could push Ankara into a nuclear race but declined to say whether Turkey would pursue its...
Britain's Prince William will begin Monday his first official visit to Saudi Arabia, aimed at deepening economic cooperation but already overshadowed...
By Eltayeb SiddigNEAR AL-OBEID, Sudan, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Gubara al-Basheer and his family used to traverse Sudan's desert with their camels and ...
Ankara and Cairo's military framework agreement goes beyond arms sales, reflecting a gradual strategic convergence that includes intelligence sharing...
Prosecutors accuse the suspects of providing intelligence for more than a decade, including technical data on communications equipment and...
Feb 3 (Reuters) - The U.S. military shot down on Tuesday an Iranian drone that approached the Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea, a...
Feb 3 (Reuters) - Iraq's former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, nominated by a powerful alliance of Shi'ite political parties to return to the...
ANKARA, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan met Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh on Tuesday and told him...
DUBAI, Feb 3 (Reuters) - A group of Iranian gunboats approached a U.S.-flagged tanker in the Strait of Hormuz north of Oman, maritime sources and a...
Iran’s push for a bilateral, nuclear-only format and a possible shift to Oman has frustrated mediators.
Turkey is moving to host potential US-Iran talks as Ankara intensifies mediation efforts amid mounting concerns over the fallout of a possible US...
Talks between the top Turkish and Iranian diplomats further clarified red lines but fell short of de-escalation.
Turkish authorities arrested six people accused of spying for Tehran, as Ankara works on plans to contain security risks and refugee fallout from...
The top Turkish diplomat’s UAE visit coincides with heightened Gaza diplomacy, growing tensions between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi, and escalating unrest...
Reza Pahlavi, who as a boy was groomed to be the next shah of imperial Iran but has spent nearly five decades in exile, has emerged as a rallying...
Ankara is wary of the consequences of potential US strikes on Iran, warning they could trigger wider regional instability.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Thursday blamed the Syrian Democratic Forces’ ties with Israel for what he cast as the group's...
While denying knowledge of a US exile plan for Nicolas Maduro, the Turkish president has been reluctant to directly criticize Washington over...
Leader-level diplomacy between Ankara and Washington produced selective gains but failed to break the deadlock over defense sanctions imposed for...
The Somali leader’s visit comes amid a heightened Turkish-Israeli rivalry, fueled by Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, in the region and beyond.
The jet lost contact after departing Ankara, with Turkish authorities launching search and rescue efforts.
Dec 23 (Reuters) - The Trump administration is not satisfied with the Rwanda-backed M23's withdrawal from a strategic town in eastern Congo, a senior...
CAIRO, Dec 23 (Reuters) - Two vessels from CMA CGM, the world's third-largest container shipping line, have travelled through the Suez Canal, the...
By Sam Tobin and Andy BruceLONDON, Dec 23 (Reuters) - Two men were found guilty on Tuesday of plotting to kill hundreds in an Islamic State-inspired...
The new move is expected to speed up review of Osman Kavala’s continued imprisonment and Turkey’s repeated failures to release him.
Turkey’s top diplomat has suggested that being part of the Gaza stabilization force is not Ankara’s priority.
The incident near the capital has sparked debate over response and raised questions over Turkey’s defense capabilities.
The probe into the TV series has fueled debate over censorship and artistic freedom in the country.
By Maayan Lubell and Nidal al-MughrabiJERUSALEM/CAIRO Dec 4 (Reuters) - The head of an armed Palestinian faction that opposes Hamas in Gaza has been ...
The militant leader called for “police-like” security units in Syrian Democratic Forces areas during his landmark meeting with a Turkish...
Turkey’s spy chief met with Qatari, Egyptian officials as the Gaza ceasefire process stalls over Hamas fighters trapped in tunnels.
The agreement follows a two-year diplomatic tug-of-war between Ankara and Canberra to host the global event.
The nationalist leader criticized the parliamentary committee for dragging its feet on a meeting with the jailed PKK leader, as Turkey’s president...
The message was conveyed to the Turkish side during talks between Ankara and the militant group, a source told Al-Monitor.
DUBAI (Reuters) -Cooperation between Iran and the United States is not possible as long as Washington continues to support Israel and to maintain...
The landmark deal between Ankara and Baghdad sets out a finance mechanism to direct Iraqi oil proceeds into Turkish-built water infrastructure.
The talks between the Turkish ambassador in Libya and the Tripoli government’s energy minister come as Turkey seeks to reduce dependence on...
Top US diplomat Marco Rubio voiced hope Friday of soon putting together an international force to police the ceasefire in Gaza, as Palestinian...
The court ruling ended months of political uncertainty over the Republican People’s Party's leadership, fueling concerns over...
The dispatch of Turkish search and rescue crews remains pending coordination with other countries and final approval in Ankara.
Ankara seeks to leverage peace talks with PKK while renewing threats against the SDF.
The Iranian defense chief met with his Turkish counterpart as Tehran seeks to enhance its defense ties with Ankara.
Ankara has yet to publicly pledge direct support for the flotilla’s mission amid Israeli warnings despite increasing calls from Turkish...
The sixth round of Turkish-Armenian normalization talks will follow the Washington peace summit between Armenia and Azerbaijan, which is expected to...
Survivors of Morocco's 2023 earthquake that killed nearly 3,000 people rallied in Rabat on Monday, demanding their houses be rebuilt as part of the...
By Emma Farge and Cecile MantovaniBERN (Reuters) -Swiss medics began a hunger protest outside parliament on Monday over the war in Gaza, pressing Bern...
Scuffles have erupted inside and outside the CHP’s Istanbul headquarters following last week’s dismissal of the party’s provincial head and 10...